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Newbie Area => Newbie Welcome Area => Topic started by: bootie on 26 December 2009, 20:00:08

Title: Getting started.
Post by: bootie on 26 December 2009, 20:00:08

OK hello from me to all you.
Firstly I am a regular on Autobahnstormers and Total Carlton so there will be few on here who know me.
OK, I think I am going to take the plunge and get an Omega B. What I want is the 2.5 BMW engine estate.
What I would like to know is.... what do I need to look out for, the pro's and cons etc.
I will be buying LHD as I live in Spain so I really need prices of all textures, from the complete(but saveable) running dog to the best of the best of that ilk.
Which is the best model year, I realise that is down to personal opinion, but early models may have had small niggles that were ironed out in later models????
So any advice will be muchly appreciated and roundly considered. I will also be looking for a full Irmscher body kitted version. There was one on ebay last week but didn't make the reserve price of 5500 Euros!! From germany it was and really looked the dogs danglies.
So anyway, thanks in advance, you all enjoy the New Year now ;) ::)

Jon

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: sandune on 26 December 2009, 20:31:34

Hiya .Asi do'nt own or even driven a TD ,can't give an
oppinion ,but they will be others along who will certainly have knoledge  and preferences.
Welcome to the "Forum" :) :D

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: bootie on 26 December 2009, 20:48:19

Ta muchly, it's good to know there are others not too stuffed on Turkey sarnies with cranberry jelly to be forum-ising the night ::)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Jimbob on 26 December 2009, 20:57:07

Hello & Welcome  :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 December 2009, 21:10:08

Hi, welcome to the forum.   :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: bootie on 26 December 2009, 21:20:39

Yep a few more not succumbed to death by leftover! Ta for the welcome, but I have to go now. Up at 5 my time for work (1 hour ahead by the way)

Cheers :)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Cliffo B on 26 December 2009, 22:04:04

Hello,welcme to the Forum :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: p j morgan on 26 December 2009, 23:59:55

welcome to the forum :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 27 December 2009, 00:00:55

Welcome along J :y :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Ken L on 27 December 2009, 07:43:29

Welcome to the forum Jon

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: waspy on 27 December 2009, 09:17:12

Ow do Jon. Welcome along :) :)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: R.C. ™ on 27 December 2009, 10:15:48

Hello and welcome to the forum  :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 December 2009, 10:19:03

Hi Jon and welcome to the forum :)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: dbug on 27 December 2009, 12:44:23

Welcome to OOF mate :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: RobG on 27 December 2009, 13:00:55

Hi, welcome to the forum.  :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: sexydaz on 27 December 2009, 15:14:37

 :) :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: bootie on 27 December 2009, 19:23:18

Cheers for the greetings... :y So when do the answers start rolling in? After New Year then? ;)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: mars on 27 December 2009, 19:24:47

Hello and welcome to OOF :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Entwood on 27 December 2009, 20:23:27

"Hello" and welcome  :)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: black beauty on 27 December 2009, 22:35:22

hello and welcome to the forum ;D

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Shackeng on 28 December 2009, 13:22:20

Welcome to OOF.

All I can say is that my '99 BMW CDX td Estate has been superb. I have owned it for over ten years, and I feel no urge to change. Every new car I have driven to compare has not been as good in most respects. OK, even though chipped, it is not a sports car, but it feels solid, and can be driven for long distances without fatigue (driver or car). If you get a good one you will not be disappointed.

Good Luck :y :y :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: bootie on 28 December 2009, 19:55:27

Excellent, a starting point. Thank you.
I see you have a slush box, did they make as many with manual boxes? Always preferred a manual I have.
How would you compare load space with the Carlton.... same same or slightly less? (more trim etc)
Chipped eh? Tell me more
Jon

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Stevie-blunder on 29 December 2009, 15:51:20

Hi Jon, welcome to OOF  :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: jonnycool on 30 December 2009, 05:22:05

Hi Jon, sorry but I don't know enough about the car you want to be able to advise you, but welcome to the forum anyway  :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Elitenut on 31 December 2009, 11:54:30

Hello and welcome to the Forum. :y :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 December 2009, 17:23:23

Quote

Excellent, a starting point. Thank you.
I see you have a slush box, did they make as many with manual boxes? Always preferred a manual I have.
How would you compare load space with the Carlton.... same same or slightly less? (more trim etc)
Chipped eh? Tell me more
Jon

I don't claim any expertise in this area, had mine done by Jeremy Fearn in Derbyshire about three years ago, (and paid too much!). It claims to bring the performance back up to BMW spec. Certainly improves it no-end. However, with the original AR25 auto box, the experts here say it will only last a short time chipped as the box can't handle the extra torque. (My AR25 has done 25000, and appears to have created some kind of record). I would not even consider a manual, and can't comment on availability. I have sourced the stronger AR35 auto box for if/when mine quits. Further, many here suggest better mpg also when chipped, I can't say that in my case, but still well worth doing for the extra poke. Can't comment on load space vis-a-vis Carlton, never had one, but lots in this.

There are many posts on here on these issues, which you will find with diligent searching.

Good Hunting ;) 8-) :y

PS I'm sure that you can get better advice on chipping here if you post, including good prices.

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Pipsqueak on 31 December 2009, 18:25:27

Hello and welcome.   :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: PhilRich on 31 December 2009, 22:54:49

Hi & welcome mate :y

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: Paul T. on 03 January 2010, 21:02:33

Welcome Bootie.  :)

Title: Re: Getting started.
Post by: sparkyw666. on 03 January 2010, 21:10:57

hello and welcome :y